Exploring Aboriginal Culture Select Bibliography of Children's Books by and about Aboriginal Peoples

Fiction/ Myths and Legends for Older Children / Non-Fiction / Picture Books

Fiction

Claire and her Grandfather / Claire et son grand-père. Affaires indiennes et du Nord Canada, 2000. 40 pages. ISBN 0-662-654617. Ages 7-12.

Bruchac, Joseph. Eagle Song.. Illustrated by Dan Andreasen. Toronto: Penguin Books, 1997. 80 p. ISBN 0-14-130169-4. Ages 7-10.

Collura, Mary-Ellen Lang. Winners. Saskatoon: Western Producer Prairie Books, 1984. 129 p. ISBN 0-88833-116-9. Ages 10-15.

Cooper, Amy Jo. Dream Quest. Toronto: Annick Press, 1987. 155 p. ISBN 0-920303-84-6. Ages 9-14.

Culleton, Beatrice. Spirit of the White Bison. Illustrated by Robert Kakaygeesick Jr. Winnipeg: Pemmican Publications, 1985. 63 p. ISBN 0-919143-40-7. Ages 10-14.

Eyvindson, Peter. The Wish Wind. Illustrated by Wendy Wolsak. Winnipeg: Pemmican Publications, 1987. 44p. ISBN 0-921827-03-2. Ages 8-11

Hudson, Jan. Sweetgrass. New York, New York: Paperstar, 1984. 159p. ISBN 0-698-11763-8. Ages 12-14.

Igloliorte, John. An Inuk Boy Becomes a Hunter. Halifax: Nimbus, 1994. 102 p. ISBN 1-55109- 051-1. Ages 11 and up.

Kakwahótakenra. Onkwa-Nihstenha (Our Mother) : The Journey Inwards (A Native American Tale). Illustrated by Kakwahótakenra and Jaqui Wilson. Magic Turtle Productions, 1998. 63 p. ISBN 0-9684096-0-1. Ages 10-14.

Kleitsch, Christel and Paul Stephens. Dancing Feathers. Toronto: Annick Press, 1985. 62 p. ISBN 0-920303-25-0. Ages 9-12.

Kleitsch, Christel and Paul Stephens. A Time to be Brave. Toronto: Annick Press, 1985. 62 p. ISBN 0-920303-27-7. Ages 9-12.

Mosionier, Beatrice. Christopher's Folly. Illustrations by Terry Gallagher. Winnipeg: Pemmican, 1996. 44 pp. ISBN 0-921827-51-2. Ages 7-10

Sawer, Don. Grampa and the Four Brothers. Illustrated by Bob Muirhead. Winnipeg: Pemmican Publications, 1998. 88p. ISBN 0-921827-62-8 Ages: 8-11.

Silverwolf, R. and A. Silverwolf: Son of the Iroquois. Nepean: Borealis, 1998. 94p. ISBN 0-88887- 828-1.

Sterling, Shirley. My Name is Seepeetza. Toronto: Groundwood, 1992. 126 p. ISBN 0-88899-165- 7. Ages 12-14.

Myths and Legends for Older Children

Ballantnye, Adam. Legend of the Mimigwesseos.. Illustrated by Annie Downes Catterson. Manotick: Penumbra Press, 1999. ISBN 0-921254-806. Ages 8 and up.

Ballantnye, Adam. Wisakyjak and the New World.. Illustrated by Annie Downes Catterson. Manotick: Penumbra Press, 1991. ISBN 0-921254-342. Ages 8 and up . Catterson, Annie Downes and Downes, P. G. A Cree Indian Legend: A Story of Chakapas.. Illustrated by Annie Downes Catterson. Manotick: Penumbra Press, 1990. ISBN 0-920806-91-0. Ages 8 and up.

Johnston, Basil H. The Bear-Walker and Other Stories. Illustrated by David A. Johnston. Toronto: Royal Ontario Museum, 1995. 64 p. ISBN 0-88854-415-4. Ages 10 and up.

Johnston, Basil H. Mermaids and Medicine Women. Illustrated by Maxine Noel (Ioyan Mani). Toronto: Royal Ontario Museum, 80p. ISBN 0-88854-429-4.(originally published as Tales of the Anishinaubaek.) Ages 10 and up.

Johnston, Basil H. and Jonas George (Wah-sa-ghe-zik) The Star-Man and Other Tales. Illustrated by Ken Syrette (Nohdin). Toronto: Royal Ontario Museum, 1997. 64p. 0-88854-419-7. Ages 10 and up.

Johnston, Basil H. Tales of the Anishinaubaek. Illustrated by Maxine Noel (Ioyan Mani). Toronto: Royal Ontario Musuem, 1993. ISBN 0-88854-261-5. Ages 10 and up.

Johnston, Basil H. Tales the Elders Told: Ojibway Legends. Illustrated by Shirley Cheechoo. Toronto: Royal Ontario Museum, 1981. 64 p. ISBN 0-88854-261-5. Ages 10 and up.

Kou-Skelowh / We are the People: A Trilogy of Okanagan Legends: How Food was Given, How Names Were Given & How Turtle Set the Animals Free. Illustrated by Barbara Marchand. Penticton, B.C.: Theytus Books, 1999. 87p. ISBN 0-919441-81-5.

Ktunaxa Legends. Compiled and translated by the Kootenai Culture Committee Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. Salish Kootenai College Press, 1997. ISBN 0-295-97660-8. Ages 10 and up.

Meyers, Edward. Children of the Thunderbird : Legends and Myths from the West Coast. Illustrated by Matthew Varey. Surrey, B.C.: Hancock House, 1994. 160p. ISBN 0-88839-264-8. Ages 12 and up.

Coyote as the Sun and Other Stories: Shuswap Legends. Kamloops: Secwepemc Cultural Education Society, 1993. 54 p. ISBN 0-921235-21-6. Ages 8 and up.

Skogan, Joan. Princess and the Sea-Bear and Other Tsimshian Stories. Illustrations by Claudia Stewart. Victoria: Polestar Books, 1990. 42 p. ISBN 0-91959-54-X. Ages 10-14.

White Ellen. Kwulasulwut: Stories From the Coast Salish. Penticton: Theytus Books, 1981. 76 p. ISBN 0-919441-45-9. Ages 8-14.

White, Ellen. Kwulasulwut II: More Stories from the Coast Salish. Penticton: Theytus Books, 1997. 79 p. ISBN 0-919441-54-8. Ages 8-14.

Non-Fiction

Archibald, Jo-ann, Val Frieseen, Jeff Smith and Shirley Sterling. Courageous Spirits: Aboriginal Heroes of Our Children. Penticton: Theytus Books, 1993. 172 p. ISBN 0-919441-50-5. Ages 8-18.

Archibald, Jo-ann and Val Friesen Courageous Spirits: Aboriginal Heroes of Our Children: Teacher's Guide. Penticton: Theytus Books, 1993. 73 p. ISBN 0-919441-51-3.

Caduto, Michael J. Keepers of the Animals : Native American Stories and Wildlife Activities for Children. Illustrations by John Kahionhes Fadden. Saskatoon: Fifth House, 1992. 266 p. ISBN 0- 920079-88-1. Ages 6-14.

Caduto, Michael J. And Joseph Bruchac. Keepers of the Earth : Native Stories and Environmental Activities for Children. Illustrations copyright by John Kahionhes Fadden and Carol Wood. Saskatoon: Fifth House, 1989. 209 p. ISBN 0-920079-57-1. Ages 6-14.

Caduto, Michael J. Keepers of Life : Discovering Plants Through Native American Stories and Earth Activities for Children. Illustrated by John Kahionhes Fadden and David Kanietakeron Fadden. Saskatoon: Fifth House, 1994. 265 p. ISBN 1-895618-48-7. Ages 6-14.

Caduto, Michael J. and Joseph Bruchac. Keepers of the Night : Native American Stories and Nocturnal Activities for Children. Illustrations by John Kahionhes Fadden. Saskatoon: Fifth House, 1994. 209 p. ISBN 1-895618-39-8. Ages 6-14.

Francis, Daniel. Discovering First Peoples and First Contacts. Illustrations by Dorothy Siemens and Heather Graham. Don Mills: Oxford University Press, 2000. 65 p. ISBN: 0-19-541488-8. Ages 8-14.

Hoyt-Goldsmith, Diane. Potlatch: a Tsimshian Celebration. New York: Holiday House, 1997. 32 p. ISBN 0-8234-1290-3. Ages 8-12.

An Aboriginal Book List for Children / Suggestions de livres jeunesse sur les Autochtones. Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, 2000. 44 pages. ISBN 0-662-65486-2.

National Aboriginal Day is June 21 - Learning and Activity Guide: Share in the Celebration! Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, 2001. 40 pages. ISBN 0-662-29991-4. Ages 7-12.

Jensen, Vickie. Carving a Totem Pole. Toronto: Douglas & McIntyre, 1994. [29] p. ISBN 1-55054- 232 X. Ages 6-11.

Lassieur, Allison. The Inuit. Mankato: Bridgestone Books, 2000. 24p. ISBN 0736804986. Ages 8- 11.

Littlechild, George. This Land is My Land. San Francisco : Children's Book Press, 1993. 30 p. ISBN 0-89239-119-7. Ages 10-up.

Love, Ann & Jane Drake. The Kids Book of the Far North. Illustrated by Jocelyne Bouchard. Kids Can Press, 2000. 48p. ISBN 1-55074-563-8. Ages 8-11.

McCue, Harvey. The Learning Circle: Classroom Activities on First Nations in Canada. Ottawa: Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada, 1999. 60 p. ISBN 0-662-26694-3. Activities for Ages 4-7.

McCue, Harvey. The Learning Circle: Classroom Activities on First Nations in Canada: Ages 8- 11. Ottawa: Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada, 2000. 68p. 0-662- 28448-8 Ages 8-11.

McCue, Harvey. The Learning Circle: Classroom Activities on First Nations in Canada: Ages 12- 14. Ottawa: Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada, 2000. 74 p. 0-662- 28449-6 Ages 12-14.

Murdoch, David. North American Indian: Eyewitness Books.. Photographed by Lynton Gardiner. Toronto: Stoddart, 1995. 64 p. ISBN 0-7737-2850-3. Ages 6 and up.

Ortiz, Simon. The People Shall Continue. Illustrated by Sharol Graves. Children's Book Press, 1994. 24p. ISBN 0-89239-125-1. Ages 7-10.

A Quick Flight Around the World.. Guelph: International Languages Program Parents association, 1998. ISBN 0-921254-342. Ages 6-12.

Racette, Sherry Farrel. The Flower Beadwork People. Saskatoon: Gabriel Dumont Institute, 1991. 34p. ISBN 0-920915-23-X. Ages 8-11.

Shemie, Bonnie. Houses of Adobe. Tundra Books, 1995. 24p. ISBN 0-88776-330-8. Ages 6-11. Shemie, Bonnie. Houses of Bark: Tipi, Wigwam and Longhouse: Native Dwellings: Woodland Indians. Tundra Books, 1990. 24 p. ISBN 0-88776-246-8. Ages 7-11.

Shemie, Bonnie. Houses of Hide and Earth: Native Dwellings: Plains Indians. Tundra Books, 1991. 24 p. ISBN 0-88776-269-7. Ages 7-11.

Shemie, Bonnie. Houses of Snow, Skin and Bones: Native Dwellings: the Far North. Tundra Books, 1989. 24 p. ISBN 0-88776-240-9. Ages 7-11.

Shemie, Bonnie. Houses of Wood: Native Dwellings. Tundra Books, 1992. 24 p. ISBN 0-88776- 284-0. Ages 7-11.

Shemie, Bonnie. Mounds of Earth and Shell. Tundra Books, 1993. 24p. ISBN 0-88776-318-9. Ages 7-11.

Shilling, Arthur. The Ojibway Dream. Toronto: Tundra Books, ©1986. 48p. ISBN 0-88776-491-6. Ages 11 and up.

Simon Tookoome and Sheldon Oberman. The Shaman's Nephew: A Life in the Far North. Toronto: Stoddart Kids, 1999. 55p. ISBN 0-7737-3200-4. Ages 10 and up.

Siska, Heather Smith. We Are the Shuswap. Kamloops: Secwepemc Cultural Education Society, 1988. 94p. ISBN 0-921235-18-6. Ages 8-12.

St. John, Jetty. Native American Scientists : Fred Begay, Wilfred F. Denetclaw Jr., Frank C. Dukepoo, Clifton Poodry, Jerrel Yakel. Mankato: Capstone Press, 1996. 48p. ISBN: 1560653590. Ages 8-11

Taylor, Barbara. Arctic & Antarctic: Eyewitness Books. Photographed by Geoff Brightling. Toronto: Stoddart, 1996. 64 p. ISBN 0-7737-2843-0. Ages 6-up.

Wallace, Mary. The Inuksuk Book. Toronto: Owl Books, 1999. 64 p. ISBN 1-895688-90-6. Ages 7-14.

Picture Books

Ahenakew, Freda. Wisahkecahk Flies to the Moon. Illustrated by Sherry Farrell Racette. Winnipeg: Pemmican Publications, 1999. 32p. ISBN 0-921827-57-1.

Andrews, Jan. Very Last First Time. Illustrated by Ian Wallace. Toronto: Groundwood/Books/Douglas & McIntyre, 1985. 32 p. ISBN 0-88899-043-X. Ages 4-8.

Ballantyne, Bill. Wesakejack and the Bears. Illustrated by Linda Mullin. Winnipeg: Bain & Cox, Publishers, 1994. 32 p. ISBN 0-921368-46-1. Ages 4-8.

Ballantyne, Bill. Wesakejack and the Flood. Illustrated by Linda Mullin. Winnipeg: Bain & Cox, Publishers, 1994. 32 p. ISBN 0-921368-48-8. Ages 6-8.

Barber-Starkey, Joe. Jason's New Dugout Canoe. Illustrated by Paul Montpellier. Maderia Park, B.C.: Harbour Publishing, 2000. ISBN 1-55017-229-8. Ages 8-11.

Bird, Catherine. The Boy Who Snared the Sun: a Carrier (Dakelh) Legend. Vanderhoof, B.C.: Yinka Dene Language Institute, 1994. 28 p. ISBN 1-895267-07-2. Ages 4-7.

Bird, Catherine. The Robin and the Song Sparrow: a Carrier (Dakelh) Legend. Vanderhoof, B.C.: Yinka Dene Language Institute, 1994. 24 p. ISBN 1-89527-01-3. Ages 4-7.

Bouchard, Dave. The Meaning of Respect. Illustrations by Les Culleton. Winnipeg: Pemmican, 1994. 30 pp. ISBN 0-921827-37-7. Ages 8-12.

Bruchac, Joseph. A Boy Called Slow: The True Story of Sitting Bull. Illustrated by Rocco Baviera. New York: Putnam & Grasset, 1998. 32p. ISBN 0-698-11616-X. Ages 6-10.

Bruchac, Joseph. Crazy Horse's Vision. Illustrated by S.D. Nelson. New York: Lee & Low Books, 2000. 34pp. ISBN 1-880000-94-6. Ages 6-10

Bruchac, Joseph. Many Nations: An Alphabet of Native America. Illustrated by Robert F. Goetzl. Mahwah, NJ: BridgeWater Paperback, 1997. 32p. ISBN 0-8167-4389-4 Ages 4-8.

Buchholz, Kate. How Lone Crow Became Magpie. Illustrated by Keiron Flamand. Winnipeg: Pemmican Publications, 1999, 24p. ISBN 0-921827-68-7. Ages 8-11.

Bushey, Jeanne. A Sled Dog for Moshi. Illustrated by Germaine Arnaktauyok. Winnipeg: Hyperion Press, 1994. 40 p. ISBN 0-920534-85-6. Ages 10 and up.

Cameron, Anne. How Raven Freed the Moon. Illustrated by Tara Miller. Madeira Park, B.C.: Harbour Publications, 1996. 32 p. ISBN 0-92998-067-7. Ages 6-11.

Cameron, Anne. How the Loon Lost Her Voice. Illustrated by Tara Miller. Madeira Park, B.C.: Harbour Publications, 1985. 28p. ISBN 0-920080-55-3. Ages 7-11.

Condon, Penny. Changes. Saskatoon: Gabriel Dumont Institute, 2000. 24p. ISBN 0-920915-43-4. Ages 4-7.

Crook, Connie Brummel. Maple Moon. Illustrated by Scott Cameron. Toronto, Stoddart Kids, 1997. 32p. ISBN 0-7737-3017-6. Ages 5-10.

Cuthand, Beth. The Little Duck. Illustrated by Mary Longman. Penticton: Theytus Books Ltd., 1999. 27 p. ISBN 0-919441-74-2. Ages 4-8. De Coteau Orie, Sandra. Did You Hear Wind Sing Your Name? An Oneida Song of Spring. Illustrated by Christopher Canyon. New York: Walker and Company, 1995. 32p. ISBN 0-8027- 8351-1. Ages 5-8.

Delaronde, Deborah L. A Name For A Métis. Illustrated by Keiron Flamand. Winnipeg: Pemmican Publications, 1999. 26p. 0-921827-65-2 Ages 4-8.

Eyvindson, Peter. Kyle's Bath. Illustrated by Wendy Wolsak. Winnipeg: Pemmican Publications, 1984. 32p. ISBN 0-919143-05-9. Ages 4-8.

Eyvindson, Peter. The Missing Sun. Illustrated by Rhian Brynjolson. Winnipeg: Pemmican Publications, 1993. 42 p. ISBN 0-921827-29-6. Ages 5-8.

Eyvindson, Peter. The Night Rebecca Stayed Too Late. Illustrated by Rhian Brynjolson. Winnipeg: Pemmican Publications, 1994. 36 p. ISBN 0-921827-39-3. Ages 6-9.

Eyvindson, Peter. Old Enough. Illustrated by Wendy Wolsak. Winnipeg: Pemmican Publications, 1986. 24 p. ISBN 0-919143-41-5. Ages 8-11.

Eyvindson, Peter. Red Parka Mary. Illustrated by Rhian Brynjolson. Winnipeg: Pemmican Publications, 1996. 40 p. ISBN 0-921827-50-4. Ages 6-9.

Eyvindson, Peter. The Yesterday Stone. Illustrated by Rhian Brynjolson. Winnipeg: Pemmican Publications, 1992. 44p. ISBN 0-921827-24-5. Ages 7-9.

Freed, Don. Sasquatch Exterminator. Illustrated by Myles Charles. Saskatoon: Gabriel Dumont Institute, 1999. 18p. ISBN 0-920915-41-8. Ages 4-7.

Gates, Frieda. Owl Eyes. Illustrated by Yoshi Miyake. New York: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books, 1994. ISBN 0-688-12472-0. Ages 6-8.

Hewitt, Garnet. Ytek and the Arctic Orchid: an Inuit Legend. Illustrated by Heather Woodall. Vancouver: Douglas & McIntyre, 1981. 38p. ISBN 0-88894-238-9. Ages 8 and up.

Hirschi, Ron. Seya's Song. Illustrated by Constance R. Bergum. Seattle: Sasquatch Books, 1992. 32p. ISBN 0-912365-62-5. Ages 5-8.

How the Birch Tree Got Its Stripes: A Cree Story for Children. Illustrated by George Littlechild, translated and edited by Freda Ahenakew. Saskatoon: Fifth House, 1988. 32 p. ISBN 0-920079- 38-5. Ages 6-10.

How Eagle Got His Good Eyes. Written and illustrated by the Grade 5 and Grade 7 students of Oscar Blackburn School, South Indian Lake, Manitoba, Canada. St. Petersburg: Willowisp Press, 1995. 30p. ISBN 0-87406-743-X. Ages 4-10.

How Food was Given: An Okanagan Legend. Illustrated by Ken Edwards. Penticton, B.C.: Theytus Books, 1984. 24 p. ISBN 0-919441-07-6. Ages 6-11.

How Turtle Set the Animals Free: An Okanagan Legend. Illustrated by Barbara Marchand. Penticton, B.C.: Theytus Books, 1991. 24 p. ISBN 0-919441-16-5. Ages 6-8.

I Am the Eagle Free (Sky Song). Illustrated by Paul-Dene, Simon. Penticton, Theytus Books, 1992. 36 p. ISBN 0-919441-34-3. Ages 4-8.

Jamak, Highwater. Moonsong Lullaby. Photographs by Marcia Keegan. New York: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard, 1981. 26p. 0-6888-0047-X. Ages 6-10. Jessell, Tim. Amorak. Minnesota: Creative Editions, 1994. 30p. ISBN 1-568460929. Ages 8-11 Joosse, Barbara M. Mama, Do You Love Me? San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 1991. 26 p. ISBN 0-87701-759-X. Ages 4-7.

Kusuguk, Michael Arvaaluk. Arctic Stories. Illustrated by Vladyanna Langer Krykorka. Toronto: Annick Press, 1998. 40 p. ISBN 1-55037-452-4. Ages 8-12.

Kusuguk, Michael Arvaaluk. Baseball Bats for Christmas. Illustrated by Vladyanna Krykorka. Toronto: Annick Press, 1990. 24 p. ISBN 1-55037-145-2. Ages 8-12.

Kusuguk, Michael Arvaaluk. My Arctic 1, 2, 3. Toronto: Annick Press, 1996. 24 p. ISBN 1-55037- 505-9 Ages 4-7.

Kusuguk, Michael Arvaaluk. Northern Lights: the Soccer Trails. Toronto, Annick Press, 1993. 32 p. ISBN 1-55037-339-0. Ages 7-11.

Kusugak, Michael Arvaaluk. Hide and Sneak. Illustrated by Vladyanna Krykorka. Toronto: Annick Press, 1992. [32p]. ISBN 1-55037-229-7. Ages 6-9.

Lelooska, Chief. Spirit of the Cedar People: More Stories and Paintings of Chief Lelooska. Christine Normandid ed., Jennifer Wagner, designer. New York: New York, 1998. 40p. ISBN 0-7894-2571-8. Ages 6 and up.

Lewis, Jackie. How I got My Dogsled Illustrated by Cindy Crew. Manotick: Penumbra Press, 1993. 26 p. ISBN 0-921254-61-X. Ages 5-10.

Lewis, Paul Owen. Frog Girl. Vancouver: Whitecap Books, 1997. 32 p. ISBN 1-55110-658-2. Ages 5-8.

Lewis, Paul Owen. Storm Boy. Berkeley: Tricycle Press, 1999. 32 p. ISBN 1-883672-96-1. Ages 5-8. (Originally published by Beyond Words Publishing in 1995)

Loewen, Iris. My Kokum Called Today. Winnipeg: Pemmican Publications, 1993. 38 p. ISBN 0- 921827-36-9. Ages 5-8.

Loewen, Iris. My Mom is So Unusual. Illustrated by Alan Pakarnyk. Winnipeg: Pemmican Publications, 1986. 24p. ISBN 0-919143-37-7. Ages 8-11.

The Lonely Inukshuk. Written and illustrated by students of Inuglak School Wale Cove, Nunavut. Markham: Scholastic Book Fairs, 1999. 28p. ISBN0-590-51650-7. Ages 4-10.

McDermott, Gerald. Raven: a Trickster Tale from the Pacific Northwest. New York: Harcourt Brace & Company, 1993. 29 p. ISBN 0-15-265661-8. Ages 5-10.

McLellan, Joe. The Birth of Nanabosho. Illustrated by Jim Kirby. Winnipeg: Pemmican Publications, 1989. 44p. ISBN 0-921827-00-8. Ages 8-11

McLellan, Joe & Matrine. Nanabosho and the Cranberries. Illustrated by Lloyd Swampy. Winnipeg: Pemmican Publications, 1998. 48p. ISBN 0-921827-63-6. Ages: 8-11.

McLellan, Joe. Nanabosho & Kitchie Odjig. Illustrated by Jeff Burling & Lloyd Swampy. Winnipeg: Pemmican Publications, 1997. 28p. ISBN 0-921827-58-X. Ages: 8-11.

McLellan, Joe. Nanabosho and the Woodpecker. Winnipeg: Pemmican Publications, 1991. 44 p. ISBN 0-921827-49-0. Ages 5-8. McLellan, Joe. Nanabosho Dances. Winnipeg: Pemmican Publications, 1991. 52p. ISBN 0- 921827-14-8. Ages 5-8.

McLellan, Joe & Matrine. Nanabosho Grants a Wish. Illustrations by Lloyd Swampy. Winnipeg: Pemmican, 2000. 30 p. ISBN0-921827-66-0. Ages 6-10.

McLellan Joe. Nanabosho: How the Turtle Got It's Shell. Illustrated by Rhian Brynjolson. Winnipeg: Pemmican Publications, 1994. 40 p. ISBN 0-921827-40-7. Ages 5-8.

McLellan, Joe. Nanabosho, Soaring Eagle and the Great Sturgeon. Illustrated by Rhian Brynijolson. Winnipeg:Pemmican Publications, 1993. 48p. ISBN 0-921827-23-7. Ages 8-11

McLellan, Joseph. Nanabosho Steals Fire. Illustrations by Don Monkman. Winnipeg: Pemmican, 1990. 30 p. ISBN 0-921827-05-9. Ages 6-10.

McLerran, Alice. The Ghost Dance.. Illustrated by Paul Morin. Toronto: Stoddart, 1995. 32 p. ISBN 0-7737-2898-8. Ages 6-10.

Mamchur, Carolyn with Meguido Zola. In the Garden. Illustrations by Anne Hanley. Winnipeg: Pemmican, 1993. 48 pp. ISBN 0-921827-31-8. Ages 8-10.

Martin, Rafe. The Rough-Face Girl. Illustrated by David Shannon. New York: Putnam & Grosset, 1998.32 p. ISBN 0-698-11626-7. Ages 6-10.

Marston, Sharyn. Chinook. Illustrated by Anne Hanley. Winnipeg: Pemmican Publications, 1994. 28 p. ISBN 0-921827-33-4. Ages 6-9.

Marchand, Barbara. How Turtle Set the Animals Free: an Okanagan Legend. Penticton, B.C.: Theytus Books, 1991. 28 p. ISBN 0-919441-16-5. Ages 6-8.

Mitchell, Barbara. Red Bird. Illustrated by Todd L. W. Doney. New York: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books, 1996. 32 p. ISBN 0-688-10859-8. Ages 5-10.

Morningstar, Mercredi. Fort Chipewyan Homecoming: a Journey to Native Canada. Minneapolis: Lerner Publications, 1997. 48 p. ISBN 0-8225-2659-X. Ages 8-12.

Mosionier, Beatrice. Christopher's Folly. Illustrations by Terry Gallagher. Winnipeg: Pemmican, 1996. 44 pp. ISBN 0-921827-51-2. Ages 7-10

Munsch, Robert and Michael Kusugak. A Promise is a Promise. Illustrated by Vladyana Kroyorka. Annick Press, 1988. 32 p. ISBN 1-55037-009-X (English), 1-55037-031-6 (Inuktitut). Ages 6-9.

Murphy, Claire Rudoff. Caribou Girl. Illustrated by Linda Russell. Boulder, Colorado: Roberts Rinehart Publishers, 1998. 32 p. ISBN 1-57098-145-0. Ages 5-10.

Oliviero, Jamie. The Day Sun Was Stolen. Illustrated by Sharon Hitchcock. Winnipeg, Manitoba, Hyperion Press Ltd., 1995. 40 p. ISBN # 1-895340-08-X

Oliviero, Jamie. The Fish Skin. Illustrated by Brent Morrisseau. Winnipeg, Manitoba, Hyperion Press Ltd., 1993. 40 p. ISBN # 0-920534-94-5

Pelletier, Darrell. Alfred's First Day at School. Saskatoon: : Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research, 1992. [15 p.] ISBN 0-92091-537-2. Ages 4-6.

Pelletier, Darrell. Alfred's Summer. Saskatoon: Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research, 1992. 15 p. ISBN 0-920915-29-9. Ages 4-6. Pelletier, Darrel. The Big Storm. Saskatoon: Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research, 1992. 15 p. ISBN 0-920915-31-0. Ages 4-6.

Pelletier, Darrel. Lisa and Sam. Saskatoon: Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research, 1992. 18 p. ISBN 0-920915-33-3. Ages 4-6.

Pelletier, Darrel. The Pow-Wow. Saskatoon: Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research, 1992. 15 p. ISBN 0-920915-33-7. Ages 4-6.

Pennington, Daniel. Itse Selu: Cherokee Harvest Festival. Illustrated by Don Stewart. Charlesbridge Publishing. ISBN: 0-88106-851-9. Ages 6-10

Philpot, Don. The Moons of Goose Island. Illustrated by Margaret Hessian. Sandy Hook, Man.: Hinterland Publishers, 1997. 48p. ISBN 0-9680967-0-0. Ages 8-12.

Plain, Ferguson. Amikoonse (Little Beaver). Winnipeg: Pemmican, 1993. 26 p. ISBN 0-921827- 34-2. Ages 6-10.

Plain Ferguson. Eagle Feather - An Honour. Winnipeg: Pemmican Publications, 1989. 24p. ISBN 0-921827-12-1. Ages: 8-11.

Plain, Ferguson. Grandfather Drum. Winnipeg: Pemmican Publications, 1994. 32 p. ISBN 0- 921827-41-5. Ages 6-9.

Plain Ferguson. Little White Cabin. Winnipeg: Pemmican Publications, 1992. 24p. ISBN 0- 921827-26-1. Ages: 8-11

Plain, Ferguson. Rolly's Bear. Winnipeg: Pemmican, 1996. 30 p. ISBN 0-921827-52-0. Ages 6- 10.

Poirer, Thelma. The Bead Pot. Winnipeg: Pemmican Publications, 1993. 34 p. ISBN 0-921827- 30-X. Ages 6-9.

Ranville, Myrelene. Tex. Illustrated by Clive Dobson. Toronto: Firefly, 1999. 31 p. ISBN 1-55209- 294-1. Ages 5-8.

Red Earth. Selu and Kana'ti: Cherokee Corn Mother and Lucky Hunter. Bette Bosma Folklore Consultant. Greenvale, New York: MONDO Publishing, 1998. 32 p. ISBN 1-57255-167-4. Ages 6- 10.

San Souci, Robert D. Sootface: an Ojibwa Cinderella Story. N.Y.: Bantam Doubleday Dell Books for Young Readers, 1994. 32 p. ISBN 0-440-41363-X. Ages: 6-8.

Sanderson, Esther. Two Pairs of Shoes. Winnipeg: Pemmican Publications, 1990. 24 p. ISBN 0- 921827-15-6. Ages 4-7.

Santiago, Chiori. Home to Medicine Mountain. San Francisco: Children's Book Press, 1998. 30 p. ISBN 0-89239-155-3. Ages 6-12.

Scribe, Murdo. Murdo's Story: A Legend from Northern Manitoba. Illustrated by Terry Gallagher. Winnipeg: Pemmican Publications, 1985. 44 pp. ISBN 0-919143-07-5. Ages 5-9.

Shaw-MacKinnon, Margaret Alison. Tiktala. Illustrated by Laszalo Gal. Toronto: Stoddart, 1996. 32 p. ISBN 0-7737-2920-8. Ages 6-9.

Swamp, Chief Jake. Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message. Illustrated by Erwin Printup, Jr. New York, NY: Lee & Low Books, 24 p. ISBN 1-880000-15-6. Ages 4-10.

Taylor, C.J. Bones in the Basket: Native Stories of the Origin of People. Tundra Books, 1994. 32 p. ISBN 0-88776-327-8. Ages 8-14.

Taylor, C.J. The Ghost and Lone Warrior: an Arapaho Legend. Tundra Books, 1991. [24] p. ISBN 0-88776-263-8. Ages 8-11.

Taylor, C.J. How Two-Feather was Saved from Loneliness: an Abenaki Legend. Tundra Books, 1990. [24] p. ISBN 0-88776-254-9. Ages 8-11.

Taylor, C.J. How We Saw the World: Nine Native Stories of the Way Things Began. Tundra Books, 1993. [32] p. ISBN 0-88776-302-2. Ages 8-11.

Taylor, C.J. Little Water and the Gift of Animals: a Seneca Legend. Tundra Books, 1992. [24] p. ISBN 0-88776-285-9. Ages 8-11.

Taylor, C.J. The Messenger of Spring. Tundra Books, 1997. [24] p. ISBN 0-88776-413-4. Ages 8- 11.

Taylor, C.J. The Monster from the Swamp: Native Legends about Demons, Monsters and Other Creatures. Tundra Books, 1995. 32 p. ISBN 0-88776-361-8. Ages 8-14.

Taylor, C.J. The Secret of the White Buffalo: An Oglala Legend. Tundra Books, 1993. [24] p. ISBN 0-88776-321-9. Ages 8-11.

T'Chin. Rabbit's Wish for Snow. Illustrated by Carolyn Ewing. New York: Scholastiv, Inc., 1998.

Trottier, Maxine. Dreamstones. Illustrated by Stella East. Toronto, Stoddart Kids, 1999. 22 pp. ISBN 0-7737-3191-1. Ages 5-10.

Umpherville, Tina. Jack Pine Fish Camp. Illustrated by Christie Rice. Winnipeg: Pemmican Publications, 1997. 26 p. ISBN 0-921827-56-3. Ages 6-10.

Umpherville, Tina. The Spring Celebration. Illustrated by Christie Rice. Winnipeg: Pemmican Publications, 1995. [25]p. ISBN 0-921827-46-6. Ages 5-9.

Valgardson, W.D. Sarah and the People of Sand River. Illustrated by Ian Wallace. Toronto: Groundwood Books/Douglas & McIntyre, 1996. 45p. ISBN 0-88899-255-6. Ages 8-12.

Van Camp, Richard. A Man Called Raven. Illustrated by George Littlechild. San Francisco: Children's Book Press, 1997. 32 p. ISBN 0-89239-144-8. Ages 6-12.

Van Camp, Richard. What's the Most Beautiful Thing You Know About Horses? Illustrated by George Littlechild. San Francisco: Children's Book Press, 1998. 32p. ISBN 0-89239-154-5. Ages 5-12.

Waboose, Jan Bourdeau. Firedancers. Illustrated by C.J. Taylor. Toronto: Stoddart Kids, 1999. 28 p. ISBN 8595.A26 F57. Ages 5-10.

Waboose, Jan Bourdeau. Morning on the Lake. Illustrated by Karen Reczuh. Toronto: Kids Can Press, 1997. 32 p. ISBN 1-55074-373-2. Ages 7-12.

Waboose, Jan Bourdeau. Sky Sisters. Illustrated by Brian Deines. Kids Can Press, 2000. 32p. ISBN 1-55074-697-9. Ages 4-7. Waboose, Jan Bourdeau. Where Only the Elders Go: Moon Lake Loon Lake. Illustrated by Halina Below. Penumbra Press, 1994. 24p. ISBN 0-921254-628. Ages 8-12.

Waterton, Betty. A Salmon for Simon. Illustrated by Ann Blades. Toronto : Groundwood Books/Douglas & McIntyre, 1978, 1980. [24] p. ISBN 0-88899-107-X. Ages 6-8.

Wheeler, Bernelda. I Can't Have Bannock but the Beaver has a Dam. Winnipeg: Pemmican Publications, 1984. 32 p. ISBN 0-919143-11-3. Ages 4-7.

Wheeler, Jordan. Just a Walk. Illustrations by Bill Cohen. Theytus Books, 1998. 59 p. ISBN 0- 919441-73-4. Ages 5-7.

Whetung, James. The Vision Seeker. Illustrated by Paul Morin. Toronto: Stoddart, 1996. 32 p. ISBN 0-7737-2966-6. Ages 6-10.

Wood, Ellen. Hundreds of Fish. Mankato: Creative Editions, 2000. 40p. ISBN 1-568461623. Ages 8-11.

Yerxa, Leo. Last Leaf First Snowflake to Fall. Toronto : Groundwood Books/Douglas & McIntyre, 1993. ISBN 0-88899-183-5. Ages 5-8.

Reproduced with permission from Indian and Northern Affairs Canada Adapted and extended by Fored BC